The Skyline Trail

A Jasper highlight not be missed

The Skyline Trail is the most popular backcountry hiking trip in Jasper National Park for good reasons: amazing trail, immense flowering meadows, 25 km (15.5 mi) above treeline and endless exploring opportunities. Join High Sights Guiding on this backcountry hiking adventure.

Distance = 44.1 km (27.3 mi)

Highest elevation = 2510m (8235ft)

Elevation gain/loss = +1410m (+4525ft) / -1928m (-6325ft)

Dates:

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Itinerary:

Day 1: Maligne Lake to backcountry lodge (22 km/13.7 mi)

Day 2: Day trip between the Notch and Big Shovel pass

Day 3: Shovel pass lodge to Maligne Canyon (25 km/15,5 mi)

Includes:

  • Guided hiking and interpretation

  • Accommodation at a backcountry lodge

  • 3 meals\day

Price: $995/person + tax

Contemplating our options from Big Shovel Pass, Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park.
One last grand view towards Jasper at the top of Signal Mountain before the last couple of kilometers on the fire road back to the trailhead
Après-hike by the creek waiting for dinner to be served, Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park.
Another look at the notch on the Skyline trail
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Hiker on the Skyline Trail crossing scree slopes and a lunar landscape on the way to a comfortable lodge: our base for the next 2 nights.
Looking at the Notch in the distance, Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park.
Hiker on the Skyline trail near Big Shovel pass. The trail crosses scree slopes and stares at the notch in the distance.
Looking down at Curator lake from a high ridge.
A little further along Amber Mt with Mt Tekarra in the background. My daughter enjoying the clouds and the bright colour contrast on this incredible section of the trail.
Lodge group photo. Skyline trail, Jasper National Park.
The famous Notch on the Skyline Trail.
Hiking trail traversing Amber Mountain. We hike on this spectacular colourful ridge for a couple of kilometers.
Peeking down at the watchtower valley on a side trip, Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park
Watchtower peak from the Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park
Home for the night, Skyline Trail, Jasper National Park.